Mercy Cancer Center, Joplin, MO
Oncology • Joplin, MO • Since 1896
About
Mercy Hospital Joplin (formerly St. John’s Regional Medical Center) is a nonprofit, private hospital in Joplin, Missouri, part of Mercy. It offers general and specialty care, including emergency services (Level II trauma) and cardiovascular/neuroscience programs. The hospital reopened in 2015 after tornado damage and sits at 100 Mercy Way, Joplin. While the page centers on Mercy Hospital overall, it notes affiliated services and leadership, and references a broad hospital system presence, with Mercy’s care focus in Southwestern Missouri. If you’re specifically seeking Mercy Cancer Center details in Joplin, this page confirms Mercy/Joplin as a Mercy system facility but does not provide cancer-center specifics. For cancer care, contact Mercy Joplin directly at (417) 781-2727 or visit mercy.net.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
Mercy Cancer Center, Joplin, MO
Phone
417-782-7722
disabilityaccommodations@mercy.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What services does Mercy Cancer Center provide in Joplin?
Cancer treatment and related oncology services with nurse navigators, referrals, and survivorship support.
What services are offered at Mercy Cancer Center in Joplin?
The center provides cancer treatments with compassionate care, including nurse navigators, referrals to Mercy specialists, local oncology access, and advanced technology with personalized care.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CMS HCAHPS (reported via Momentary Labs): 3 out of 5 stars (431 patient surveys)
- Yelp: 2.3 out of 5 stars (44 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report: 3 out of 5 stars (Patient Experience Score) (N/A)
Patients praise
- Doctor communication is a noted strength
- Compassionate and knowledgeable staff reported in some oncology contexts
- High patient recommendation rate (71%-89%)
- Some patients describe experiences as a blessing
Common complaints
- Nurse communication reported as an area for improvement
- Hospital cleanliness ratings slightly below national average
- Patient satisfaction with help when needed below national average
"Breast cancer survivors undergo treatment at Mercy Hospital, describe experiences as 'blessing'"
— The Joplin Globe"Excellent oncologist... He always takes the time to calm my fears, answer all my questions, and provide outstanding care. The staff that works with him are compassionate and knowledgable."
— Vitals (User review regarding a hematologist/oncologist at Mercy)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Robotic bronchoscopy enhancing lung cancer care at Mercy Joplin | KSNF/KODE | FourStatesHomepage.com — Jun 24, 2026
- Mercy Joplin hosts a Cancer Survivor Picnic to celebrate milestones | Health | koamnewsnow.com — Jun 15, 2026
- Mercy Hosts Tenth Annual Stick It to Cancer Fundraiser and Raises More Than $450,000 to Support Cancer Patients – Joplin Business Outlook — Jun 26, 2026
- Mercy Earns National Honor for Excellence in Patient Experience – Joplin Business Outlook — Oct 15, 2025
- Mercy Offers New Hereditary Testing for High-Risk Patients — Oct 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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